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Drones smuggling heavy weapons into Israel from Egypt 'with impunity,' officials sound alarm

'This is becoming an existential threat,' warns MK Zvi Succot as lawmakers review surge in weapons smuggling from Egypt; one resident reports 550 drone runs in three days: 'I sit on my porch and drones pass overhead. One day, they’ll drop a bomb on a kindergarten'

Ilana Curiel | 10.16.25

Three brothers shot dead near Bedouin town in the Negev

A preliminary investigation points to a feud between criminal elements; since the start of the year, 189 people have been murdered in the Arab community

Ilana Curiel | 09.18.25

Rebooting domestic tourism: the Negev and Eilat

As low-cost airlines delay their return to Ben-Gurion Airport, causing the cost of flights to skyrocket this summer, more Israelis are choosing to vacation at home; after our recent three-part series on reviving tourism to the Galilee, we now turn our attention south, to the beautiful wilderness of the western Negev and Israel’s resort city on the Red Sea, Eilat

Buzzy Gordon | 08.03.25

'It’s a cornerstone for Mitzpe Ramon’s space campus'

Ten Israeli startups are taking part in a Creation-Space initiative to develop space technologies, leveraging their innovations for improving sustainability on Earth

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 08.02.25

Experts restore Israel's ancient desert wine industry using Byzantine grapes

In a groundbreaking revival of ancient tradition, Israeli researchers and vintners harvest 1,500-year-old Byzantine grape varieties from a restored vineyard in Avdat National Park, aiming to recreate the famed Negev wine once exported across Europe

Ilana Curiel | 07.28.25

Shai Pinker walks on an anti-gravity treadmill

‘I should have died’: miracle survival after missile hits Israeli hospital

Shai Pinker calls coming to ADI Negev his third miracle: 'This is the first time I am walking and the first time I see any progress'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 07.24.25

פסיפס מהמאה ה-6, שהתגלה בכנסייה בכיסופים. הפסיפס מציג סוחר הנושא אשכול ענבים ומוליך גמל שעל גבו קנקני יין

New study finds secrets behind Byzantine wine economy in Israeli desert

Farmers in the Byzantine-period Negev developed a flourishing wine industry using advanced rainwater harvesting techniques, with new study showing high vulnerability to droughts

Ynet | 07.17.25

Once feared by Moses and the Israelites: Meet Israel's deadliest snake

Formerly known as Tzifa’on Shachor, it has been officially renamed Saraf Ein Gedi; change reflects biblical roots and vital medical clarity, helping distinguish it from vipers and ensuring proper treatment after its dangerous bite

Yaron Drukman | 07.16.25

Teen captures rare image of black jackal in southern Israel

Yonatan Sikoler, a resident of the southern town of Meitar, captured rare photos of a black jackal in the Negev, sparking debate among experts; believed to have melanism, the animal’s true identity will only be confirmed through genetic testing

Ilana Curiel | 06.04.25

92% of displaced residents return to Gaza border as fighting rages on

Several of the affected communities have completed major renovations and rebuilding efforts after their kibbutzim were burned and destroyed by Hamas terrorists during the attack

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 05.27.25

1,500-year-old African figurines found in Christian graves in southern Israel

Five figurines, including African carvings in ebony, discovered in ancient Christian graves at Tel Malhata in the Negev; artifacts, linked to Africa and Asia, highlight cultural diversity in ancient Israel during the Roman-Byzantine period

Ynet | 05.15.25

ארגון טרור גוב האריות פלסטינים מחבלים ירי

Court indicts two Negev residents for incitement to terrorism, plotting attacks

Bedouin-Israeli minors face terrorism charges after authorities uncover social media incitement, planned attacks and arms deals intended to support West Bank terrorists

Roni Green Shaulov | 04.03.25

From the Negev to the moon: Israeli company fuels deep-space innovation with $2.5 million grant

Israeli company Creation-Space raises $2.5 million for its accelerator program, which supports startups developing technologies for use in deep-space

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 03.07.25

Archaeologists discover southern Arabian trade links in Negev graves

Archaeologists uncover a 2,500-year-old burial site in the Negev linked to ancient Arabian trade networks, revealing flint artifacts, jewelry and amulets; Findings highlight the region’s role as a crossroads of cultures and commerce

Yaron Drukman | 02.05.25

יניב בן חגי לוי, מנהל קהילת צוחר איציק שמולי, מנכל פדרציית ניו יורק בישראל אריק גולדשטיין, מנכל פדרציית ניו יורק ליאת שי, מנהלת קהילת יושיביה רונית בן רומנו מנהלת קהילה תלמי אליהו שי אילן, תוצרת הארץ

'Strengthening the western Negev and the Galilee is the most critical Zionist mission of our generation'

As soon as the war began, the UJA Federation of New York partnered with several other organizations to establish Horizon, a project focused on rehabilitating the communities along the Gaza border most severely affected by the war. Tens of millions of shekels have been invested in this initiative, making it the largest philanthropic effort dedicated to the region’s residents. But it’s not just about the financial support. 'They really listened to us,' said a resident of Nir Yitzhak. 'We felt we could trust them.'

Ynetnews | 01.17.25

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